Jamie Foxx Addresses Mystery Illness

Jamie Foxx is ready for his comeback.

On Wednesday, the “Ray” star took to Instagram to celebrate his 56th birthday. The Oscar winner has spent the year battling his way back from a “medical complication” that led to his hospitalization in April. The multi-hyphenate entertainer and his inner circle have kept quiet on the details of his condition, but what we do know is that he spent time at a rehab facility in Chicago.

In his emotional post, the “Blame It” singer thanked fans for their prayers, noting how special this birthday was. He said that it was the prayers and support that helped him keep fighting.

“This birthday is a special one…I wanna start by saying thank you to everyone that prayed for me when I was in a bad way…here lately I’ve been able to thank some of you personally but I want to say to all of you,” Foxx wrote. “I NEEDED EVERY PRAYER…you lifted me through. I was able to make it to today because of your prayers…I consider all of you my family…and thank you to my immediate family, and everybody who chipped in to make sure that I could celebrate on this day.

Lastly, he added, “I’m sending our complete joy to everybody… Cause if it’s my birthday it’s your birthday.”

Foxx recently made his triumphant return to Hollywood, accepting the Vanguard Award at the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements. After he came on stage to a rousing ovation, the “Any Given Sunday” star explained that he couldn’t walk six months ago, revealing how serious things were.

“It feels good to be here. I cherish every single minute now. It’s different. It’s different,” he said. “I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy, because it’s tough when you almost...When it’s almost over.”

As rough as his year has been, Foxx still put out multiple, well-received, high-profile projects. He has even received a little awards buzz for the sci-fi/comedy “They Cloned Tyrone,” as well as praise for the legal drama “The Burial.” Up next, he will be the voice of God in the comedy “Not Another Church Movie.”